Over 100 years of history are captured through interviews with carnies and visitors at Vienna's iconic amusement park, revealing its cultural significance.
“Vienna’s Prater is an amusement park and a desire machine. No mechanical invention, no novel idea or sensational innovation could escape incorporation into the Prater.”
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Over 100 years of history are captured through interviews with carnies and visitors at Vienna's iconic amusement park, revealing its cultural significance.
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Werner Schwarz, a carny at Vienna's Prater amusement park, shares stories of its vibrant history and culture. Ulrike Ottinger's film features interviews with carnies and visitors, examining the park's evolution and its role as a site of technological innovation. The documentary blends contemporary footage with historical materials. It includes references to influential texts from authors like Elfriede Jelinek and Elias Canetti, illustrating the park's impact on literature and music. The film runs for 108 minutes and was released in 2007.
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Why Watch
- See Vienna's Prater as a cultural landmark.
- Meet the unique characters of the amusement park.
- Find out about the park's literary connections.
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- The film features interviews with carnies who work at the Prater.
- Influential authors like Elfriede Jelinek and Elias Canetti are referenced.
- The documentary has a runtime of 108 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Prater?
Ulrike Ottinger directed the documentary Prater.
What year was the documentary Prater released?
Prater was released in 2007.
What is the duration of the documentary Prater?
The duration of Prater is 108 minutes.
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